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Lift up our courage and our faith Lord,
Execute your high power, oh, Lord.
Inflame our hearts so we may feel you,
And grant us more compassion too;
Let us enjoy your sweet communion,
Yes, come show us, oh, God, your great might.

405. OH, LOFTY GRACE
OH, GRACIA EXCELSA
Acts 4.33 Mts·sib'NARiI:5'/Ads·s)+'ii:'XHORTATION
Oh, lofty grace that comes from our God,
Grace that the messenger can convey;
Coursing this dead earth to sow the seed,
The living seed that's born of His love.
CHORUS
///Go/// sower go
Ill Go,/// oh, Brother, go!
Go plant the living seed on earth, //go// planter go.
2
And if your pathway seems difficult,
Know that the promise of God is true;
With my right hand I'll be aiding you,
I will be faithful in helping you.
3
If you're not asked to go preach the word,
You should still do what you can to help;
Your Father who's watching secretly,
He will be there to reward your deeds.
4
If you are humble as Ruth once was,
Go to the fields and perform your task;
Surely you will find seeds left behind,
That other workers forgot to sow.
5
Not only preaching and singing hymns,
Will save the souls from eternal woes;
But he who lives by God's holiness,

338 • ;THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD HYMNAL